Author Archives: Mrs.N

Smile

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Mrs.N

Smile by Raina Telgemeier In sixth grade, Raina is not looking forward to getting braces. But then a freak accident turns what was going to be a routine procedure into an ongoing dental hell.  And so, Raina’s journey through middle … Continue reading →

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Ms. Rapscott’s Girls

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Mrs.N

Ms. Rapscott’s Girls by Elise Primavera It must be acknowledged that many parents are too busy to properly care for their children.  But Ms. Rapscott’s School is only for those children of the very busiest parents in the world. These … Continue reading →

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Four Disgusting Creatures Non-Fiction Books from Elise Gravel

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Mrs.N

The Rat,  The Slug, The Fly, The Worm by Elise Gravel Gravel’s non-fiction series is almost irresistibly cute.  I picked one up during my hunt for Level M books and my toddler, who is not yet two, insisted that I read it to … Continue reading →

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The Humming Room

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Mrs.N

The Humming Room by Ellen Potter Roo has always kept to herself.  Perhaps it was this tendency that kept her safe as her family was killed.  Once Roo is officially on her own, rather than just functionally on her own, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go Geocaching

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Mrs.N

DK Readers: Boys’ Life Series: Let’s Go Geocaching by John McKinney Ed Note:  This was originally scheduled to be posted during my Nov. treasure hunt month, but it got delayed.  Oops! I would expect after reading a passel of scavenger … Continue reading →

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Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Mrs.N

Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon Hale If you forget your library card, my library makes you pay them a dollar to check out books.  I don’t usually forget my library card, because it’s kept on my phone by … Continue reading →

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May Miscellany

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Mrs.N

Every year when May comes around I do some spring cleaning of my unposted drafts and so certainly, I have some reviews that have been skulking about waiting for their time in the sun.  I also have a stack of … Continue reading →

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Drama

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Mrs.N

Drama by Raina Telgemeier Drama is aptly named.  Perhaps, most obviously because the bulk of the book centers around a drama production and almost certainly because the love lives of tweens involved are filled with drama.  But the real drama is … Continue reading →

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Owly, Vol. 1: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Mrs.N

Owly, Vol. 1: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer by Andy Runton I’m smitten with Owly!  Themes of friendship and kindness, adorable illustrations and a unique use of text make this a winner. Owly is incredibly interesting to me … Continue reading →

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Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Mrs.N

Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust by Loic Dauvillier, Illustrations by Marc Lizano, Ink by Greg Salsedo A little girl wakes in the night and finds her grandmother is still up.  She asks if her grandmother has had a … Continue reading →

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